New step towards a legal framework securing free data transfers between the EU and the US
In 2022, the question about free data flows between the European Union and the United States has been a hot topic. The end of March 2022 was a milestone moment as that was the time when the EU and the USA reached an agreement in principle on the so-called Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (you can
New Vertical Block Exemption Regulation 2022/720 in effect from 1 June 2022
A new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation 2022/720 (“VBER”) entered into effect on 1 June 2022. It replaced Regulation 330/2010 which applied until 31 May 2022. The new VBER sets out amended rules for block exemption of certain vertical agreements from the prohibitions of Article 101 TFEU aimed at protection of competition in the EU market.
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Are the email address and phone number considered personal data?
In a recent Position, the Bulgarian Commission for Personal Data Protection (“BCPDP“) has elaborated on whether an e-mail and a mobile phone number fall within the concept of “personal data”. The analysis was carried out at the request of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Bulgaria in connection to some proposed amendments to the Bulgarian
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Restrictions in the clause on working for another employer and more recent changes in the Labour Code
In the last days before its dissolution, the National Assembly managed to adopt the proposed amendments to the Labour Code. The tumultuous media reaction to them could leave the false impression that the only innovation was the introduction of child-care leave for fathers of children up to the age of 8 years. However, the changes
Bulgaria: Non-Solicitation Clauses in Commercial Contracts
What is a non-solicitation or “no-poach” clause? A non-solicitation clause, also referred to as “no-poach” clause, is a contractual arrangement which limits the hiring and poaching of employees of a business. The effect of the non-solicitation clauses is similar to non-compete clauses, which typically aim to limit competition for customers. The non-solicitation clause limits the
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Simplified procedure for construction of facilities for production of electricity from renewables for own consumption
Pursuant to Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, and a measure from the National Recovery and Sustainability Plan of Bulgaria, and after serious debates and changes in the draft bill initially proposed by the government,
KDP has advised KONE on its acquisition of Liftkom Service
Komarevski, Dimitrov & Partners has advised the Bulgarian subsidiary of KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, on the acquisition of Liftkom Service, a local leader in the maintenance of elevators and escalators. The acquisition was completed in the beginning of June 2022 and enlarged the coverage of KONE’s maintenance business
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Persons placing certain single-use plastic products on the market are subject to registration from 1 September 2022
According to Art. 45, para. 1, item 13 of the Waste Management Act, for the persons placing packaged goods on the market has been introduced an obligation for registration in the public register maintained by the Bulgarian Executive Environmental Agency (“EEA”). With Art. 31, para. 1 of the Ordinance on the on the reduction of
What is new in the sphere of personal data transfers to the USA and what do we know about the new Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework?
Background: In 2020, the ECJ rendered a landmark decision in the Schrems II case, annulling the EU Commission’s adequacy decision in favour of the Privacy Shield which allowed for secure personal data transfers between the EU and the USA. Two years later, this continues to cast uncertainty and to prevent businesses from carrying out data
Regulatory developments concerning Off-label and compassionate use of pharmaceutical products in Bulgaria
Some recent regulatory changes related to the procedure for Off-label and compassionate use of medicinal products are expected to enter into force these says. Following a public consultation held between 9 February and 11 March 2022, on 31 May 2022 amendments to Ordinance No. 10 of 17 November 2011 on the conditions and procedure for
Venelin Dimitrov, Ilya Komarevski and Mileslava Bogdanova – Misheva ranked by Chambers Europe 2022
KDP’s Venelin Dimitrov, Ilya Komarevski and Mileslava Bogdanova-Misheva top ranked in the new Chambers Europe 2022 guide in: Venelin Dimitrov is praised for his “great project management skills“. Clients also say he is an “excellent negotiator and deal maker. He is very experienced and diligent.“ Ilya Komarevski is praised for his “ability to understand the